Honorary Life Members and Presidents

Avon Tennis is delighted to recognise individuals who have personally contributed to the growth, development and success of tennis across the County. Consequently, Honorary Life Memberships have been awarded by the Avon Tennis Trustees to the following:

• A Barker
• C Curling
• Mrs C Dacombe
• Miss J Durie
• Miss P E Farmer
• J Fuller
• N Gould
• P Harrowell
• Mrs J Schollar
• D K Shears
• H Weeks

Since its formation in 1976 there has been four Presidents of Avon Tennis:

• Maurice Sinclair (1976 - 1981)
• Bernard Coombs (1982 - 2006)
• Olive Brown (2007 - 2012) - featured in the photo below as a Winner at the 2016 British Tennis Awards.
• Tony Barker (2012 - 2023)
• Pete Bendall (2024 to date)